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Then v Now with Moncrieff

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Then v Now with Moncrieff is a Newstalk Original podcast exploring one thing that's changed dramatically in modern life - from dating and communication to work, parenting and resilience. Through lively conversation, personal stories and spirited debate, Sean Moncrieff and his guests examine how things used to be, how they are now, what we've gained, what we've lost, and what we'd bring back. Funny, thought-provoking and often nostalgic, each episode returns to one simple question: are we actually better off?

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Episode Three: Have We Forgotten How To Make Friends? 07.07.2026 28:56

Once upon a time, friendships almost happened by accident. You met people through school, work, or as a childhood friend. Today, we're more connected than ever. We can stay in touch with friends living on the other side of the world in seconds. But making new friends as adults often feels surprisingly difficult. Have we forgotten how to make friends, and has it become easier or harder as time's go...

Episode Two: Are We Better Or Worse At Communication Now? 30.06.2026 27:42

Are we better at communicating than we used to be back in the day? We can send a message across the world in seconds, stay in constant contact, and never be more than a phone call away. But are all those ways of connecting actually bringing us closer together? From texting versus calling, to the art of letter writing, Sean is joined by author Barbara Scully and comedian Shane Daniel Byrne to explo...

Episode One: Dating 23.06.2026 26:37

Was finding a partner easier in the past? People met through friends, work, or local clubs. Today, dating apps put thousands of potential matches at our fingertips. But has more choice made it easier to find love? Sean is joined by broadcaster Mary Kennedy and radio presenter Emily McEvoy to compare dating across two different generations.